G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 170mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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753.5% HIGHER MSRP
$845 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $746 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
✅Delivers 756.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID T4-2Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID T4-2Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Radeon RX 560

2017

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 170mm, a 2mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $746 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
✅Delivers 756.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 37.2 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID T4-2Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID T4-2Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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753.5% HIGHER MSRP
$845 MSRPvs$99 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 37.2 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 560 better than GRID T4-2Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,668 vs 3,682 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 560 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 225W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 560 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 560 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $99 MSRP. Radeon RX 560 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 560 is about $746 cheaper on MSRP at $99 MSRP versus $845 MSRP, and you are getting 0.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $99 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (75W vs 225W), and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is GRID T4-2Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID T4-2Q is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $845 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 560 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GRID T4-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 560 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	103 FPS	41 FPS
medium	85 FPS	26 FPS
high	67 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	28 FPS
medium	72 FPS	17 FPS
high	51 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	10 FPS
medium	26 FPS	7 FPS
high	17 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	128 FPS	88 FPS
medium	101 FPS	58 FPS
high	82 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	25 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	42 FPS
medium	65 FPS	31 FPS
high	53 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	11 FPS
medium	32 FPS	9 FPS
high	29 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	165 FPS	166 FPS
medium	132 FPS	133 FPS
high	110 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	124 FPS	124 FPS
medium	99 FPS	99 FPS
high	83 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	83 FPS	83 FPS
medium	66 FPS	66 FPS
high	55 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	41 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
1080p
low	165 FPS	154 FPS
medium	132 FPS	119 FPS
high	110 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	124 FPS	110 FPS
medium	99 FPS	87 FPS
high	83 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	62 FPS
medium	60 FPS	47 FPS
high	49 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	27 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID T4-2Q and Radeon RX 560

GRID T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,668 points.

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1275 MHz.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
G3D Mark Score	3,668	3,682
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+85%	2.611 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1275 MHz+8%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 560 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID T4-2Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID T4-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70 C.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Radeon RX 560
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	170mm
Height	69mm	112mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70	70 C
Perf/Watt	16.3	49.1+201%

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Value Analysis

The GRID T4-2Q launched at $845 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99. The Radeon RX 560 costs 88.3% less ($746 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.3 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 37.2 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 765.1% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).